2019 Toyota 4runner problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Suspension (6) · Steering (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus I
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an
Suspension 2019-09-20 · campaign 19V670000 · 34 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
Equipment:other:labels 2019-03-27 · campaign 19V244000 · 3,634 vehicles
Defect: Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Equipment:other:labels 2018-10-25 · campaign 18V753000 · 1,295 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
Service bulletins (157)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-08-10 · T-SB-0002-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2019 – 2024 model year 4runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise that may be described as cracking, clicking, or creaking from the driver and/or passenger front seat cushion track. this condition may occur when the front seat cushion track is at the rearmost position.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-08-20 · T-TT-0790-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using bluetooth hands free. this is caused by the phone hands free volume being too low.
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-01-07 · T-SB-0002-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2019 – 2024 model year 4runner vehicles may exhibit a cracking noise from the driver and/or passenger front seat cushion track. this condition may occur when the front seat cushion track is at the rearmost position.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Showing the 6 most recent of 157 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-16 · Suspension“thankfully the piece of my shock coil spring fell off in my driveway on aug 23rd 2026. i am being told i should not drive my car now as the entire coil spring can come off and cause me to crash. they have a 2018 trd pro at my dealership that has been waiting since march for the same part. i have called toyota as my 2019 trd pro fox suspension has a…”
2026-05-06 · Wheels“i have experienced a persistent steering and suspension-related issue with my 2019 toyota 4runner since early ownership, beginning at approximately 6,800 miles. the vehicle repeatedly pulls/drifts to the right at highway speeds and requires constant steering correction. i have also experienced steering wheel vibration and instability, particularly …”
2026-04-28 · Suspension“my 2019 toyota 4runner has experienced an ongoing steering and suspension issue since early in its life. the vehicle required an alignment at approximately 6,800 miles and has required repeated alignments since. at approximately 48,000 miles, a separate repair facility identified lower control arm bushing concerns. the issue was not properly corre…”
2026-03-25 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“vehicle back-up camera works intermittantly, sometimes working when placed in reverse, other times showing a black screen when placed in reverse. has not been a consistent enough problem for dealer repair/troubleshooting. a google search shows many 5th gen 4runner online web forms with lots of reports involving pinched, stretched, worn camera wirin…”
2025-11-19 · Unknown Or Other“ my 2019 toyota 4runner is experiencing a faulty backup camera, the display shows a frozen or blank image when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. the current toyota backup camera recall includes 2020 and later models, however it does not include 2019 4runners. a faulty backup camera in a 2019 vehicle is as much a safety issue as a backup c…”
2025-11-07 · Air Bags · 62,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2019 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph and hauling a trailer, the rear driver’s side tire blew out, and due to the weight shift the passenger’s side trailer tire blew out as well, causing the trailer to be tilted before crashing into a cement barrier. there was no warning prior to the blowouts or the c…”
2025-11-06 · Air Bags“the airbag sensor in my 2019 toyota 4runner has failed, causing the airbag warning light to remain illuminated. this indicates the airbag system may not deploy properly in a collision, which is a serious safety concern. the vehicle has approximately 95,600 miles, has been well maintained, and has not been in any accident that would affect the airba…”
2025-10-09 · Air Bags“passenger air bag light indicates air bag off intermediately although my wife is sitting in the seat. vehicle was examined by toyota dealer and could not duplicate problem, it is however available for inspection upon request. we feel very uneasy with the air bag not on all the time with passenger in the seat in case of an accident. dealer could not…”
2025-10-01 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel“the contact owns a 2019 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster displayed a blank screen. the contact stated that the failure also occurred while reversing. in addition, the radio volume independently adjusted up and down independently, and independently powered off independently. the ve…”
2025-04-04 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle keeps leaking inside from the ac drip line and it's been cleared multiple times and it still keeps happening and it floods the whole bottom of the passenger side floorboard and becomes soaked through which can cause erosion, electrical issues, mold growth and other problems as well. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.